Relation study between study habit and academic performance of nursing students in Hamadan

Abstract

Background and Objective: improving academic performance in students is one of the main objectives in the educational centers. Since the nursing students during their educational period are facing with a large volume of material, failure to select the correct study method, causing confusion, disgust of educate and loss of energy and time among them. According to the importance of study habits in academic performance, this study aimed to identify nursing student's study habits and its relationship with academic performance was performed. Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 220 nursing students were selected by random sampling method in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences (2016). Data was collected using study habits questionnaire (PSSHI) that has 45 questions in eight areas. In order to measure academic performance, the mean of total score was used. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results showed that the mean and standard deviation for score of student's study habits was 45.04 ± 9.37. Study habits in 86.9% of students were relatively good, in6.8% favorable, and in 4.5% of them were poor. The mean of student's Academic grade was 15.61 ± 1.27 and the majority of students (81.9%) had a moderate performance. Between mean score study habits and academic performance there was a significant positive correlation (P<0.001). The variables include sex, years of conditional and scope of reading ability, and take notes known as predictors of academic performance. Conclusion: In general, student's study habits are in moderate grade and can say that the study method in students have not a good quality. On the other hand, due to the significant relationship between study habits and academic performance, pay attention to this issue is considered necessary by the faculty education authorities. Holding training courses, in this regard can be effective in improving student learning process.

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“…We found a positive and significant correlation between academic performance and study habits, which is consistent with the results of studies by Fereydoonimoghadam and Cheraghian (2009), Alimohamadi (2018), and Rabia (2017) 13,19,23. However, Lawrence (2014) and Torabi (2014) did not find any significant statistical relationship between study habits and academic performance 1,21.…”

“…The PSSHI is a standard tool designed by Palsane and Sharma in India (1989)10 and its reliability is higher than that of other study habits questionnaires 13. Validity and reliability of the original version of this questionnaire have been confirmed in previous studies 10,14,15.…”

“…We believe that the utilization of study skills and habits can play a positive role in improving academic performance of students. Academic achievement and achieving educational goals require the existence of several factors, the most important of which is the study habits of individuals,13 since the use of various and effective methods of study improves academic performance of students. Strengthening each of the eight areas of study skills can help to improve the academic performance of students, thus it is necessary to pay attention to these areas.…”

Evaluation of study methodology patterns among first year MBBS students: a pilot study

“…This could have been denoted by the fact that 93.4% chose to be in the medical field due to tremendous persuasion from the family in addition to their own interest. Academic achievement and achieving educational goals require the existence of several factors, the most important of which is the study habits of individuals 5 . Because of the high sensitivity of future professions in medical students, and the need for comprehensive learning of the curriculum, paying attention to the status of study habits and its promotion is critically important.…”

<p>Relationship Between Study Habits And Academic Achievement In Students Of Medical Sciences In Kermanshah-Iran [Letter]</p>

“…We question the relevance of the “well-being” domain, in which 48% of study participants scored unfavourably 1. Similar studies which used the PSSHI, reported that the weakest association between academic performance and a singular PSSHI domain was “well-being” 4,5. This suggests that the “well-being” domain is least relevant to producing improved academic outcomes, and it’s inclusion may negatively skew participants results, leading to a decreased association between overall PSSHI score and academic performance, particularly if individuals generally score poorly in this domain.…”